Find out how popular the last name Belko is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Belko.

Belko, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Belko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belko in America

Belko is the 47521st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belko surname appeared 446 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Belko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belko to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Belko

The surname Belko is believed to have originated in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, specifically in modern-day Poland and Ukraine. It is thought to have derived from the Slavic word "bel," which means "white" or "fair," possibly referencing a person's physical appearance or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Belko can be traced back to the 16th century in historical documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Bielko" or "Byelko," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

In the late 17th century, the name Belko appeared in church records and official documents in the city of Lviv, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth but is now located in western Ukraine. This suggests that the name may have been particularly prevalent in this region during that time.

One notable individual with the surname Belko was Jan Belko, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the early 18th century. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his contributions to the development of his region.

Another historical figure with the Belko surname was Andrzej Belko, a Polish writer and poet who lived in the late 18th century. He is best known for his collection of poems titled "Wiersze Wiejskie" (Village Verses), which depicted rural life and landscapes.

In the 19th century, the name Belko can be found in various census records and immigration documents, indicating that individuals with this surname began to migrate to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas.

One such individual was Katarzyna Belko, a Polish immigrant who settled in the United States in the late 1800s. She and her family played a role in establishing a Polish community in the Midwest region of the country.

Another notable figure was Tomasz Belko, a Polish-born artist who lived in the early 20th century. He was known for his landscapes and portraits, and his works were exhibited in several galleries across Europe.

While the surname Belko may not be as widespread as some other surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its Slavic roots and the regions where it first emerged. Its presence in historical records and the contributions of individuals bearing this name have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of the areas in which they lived and worked.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belko

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Belko.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Belko was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Belko has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Belko was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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